§ 47. Sir W. Smithersasked the Prime Minister if he will set up a Royal Com mission to examine and report on the workings, operations and activities of the Co-operative Wholesale Society; and to inquire whether its continuation is in the national interest.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
§ Sir W. SmithersIn view of the promises given by the Socialist Party at the Election to abolish monopolies, will the right hon. Gentleman make a commencement on this most dangerous and pernicious of all monopolies?
§ The Prime MinisterThe hon. Member is mistaken. It is not a monopoly at all.